Come work as a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Recreation Therapist to join the Mental Health & Substance Use Inpatient Unit team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work in a team based environment and provide therapeutic recreation/leisure interventions to designated clients/residents.
• Participate as a member of an integrated collaborative health care team, assessing clients'/residents’ recreation and leisure needs, abilities and interests.
• Maintain a variety of records.
• Plan and implement therapeutic recreation care plans, evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicate with the client/resident/family and health care team members.
• Contribute to the organization and delivery of Recreation Therapy services, and participate in designated quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education, as required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies from an accredited university.
• Eligible for certification and CTRS credential with National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency First Aid.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of recreation therapy theory and practice within a rehabilitation and/or resident and family centred model of care.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in-groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Skills in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate to recreation therapy treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize related computer information systems, applications, technology, and equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.  Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.